Technology that enables real-time infrastructure monitoring and predictive maintenance has been commercialised by Hitachi Rail following UK-led research and development.
Connected Places Catapult, the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and place leadership, and Hitachi Rail are marking a major milestone with the commercialisation of a new rail maintenance solution.
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Hitachi Rail has signed a contract with San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to transform the service of Municipal Railway (Muni) public transit with its advanced train control technology. Approximately 160 million passenger journeys per year will benefit from the modernisation of a signaling system, enhancing capacity and performance.
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a major framework agreement by Deutsche Bahn. The agreement, finalised at the end of 2024 and part of a 6.3 billion euros contract, includes the provision of digital interlocking technology (DSTW), European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling and an integrated control and operating system (iLBS).
Hitachi Rail has agreed to acquire the cutting-edge digital rail monitoring business Omnicom from Balfour Beatty. The acquisition marks a key strategic pillar for Hitachi Rail’s new digital asset management business, known as HMAX.
Hitachi, Ltd has delivered a complete electrical and mechanical system for Ho Chi Minh City urban railway Line 1 in Vietnam, and the new line opened on December 22.
Hitachi Rail continues to drive the advancement of Turkish high-speed rail infrastructure, delivering digital signalling for crucial sections of the high-speed lines between Ankara and Istanbul, and Ankara and Sivas.
Hitachi Rail hat in Ditzingen sein neues Signaltechnik-Schulungszentrum eröffnet, das sich auf Stellwerkstechnik spezialisiert – eine Technologie, das die Koordination von Zugbewegungen auf den Gleisen optimiert und für maximale Sicherheit sorgt.
Hitachi Rail in Arnstadt feiert einen außergewöhnlichen Erfolg: Melanie Keller, Absolventin der Ausbildung zur Industrieelektrikerin, wurde nicht nur als Jahrgangsbeste im IHK-Bezirk Südthüringen mit dem „Bildungsfuchs“ ausgezeichnet, sondern hat deutschlandweit das beste Prüfungsergebnis in ihrem Ausbildungsberuf erzielt.
Hitachi Rail has entered into a contract with FirstGroup plc (the ‘Group’) and Angel Trains Limited (‘Angel Trains’) to lease 14 new, UK manufactured, five-car Hitachi electric or bi-mode trains.
Hitachi Rail has been named as Greater Toronto's Top Employer, in Canada's Top 100 Employers competition, the definitive annual list of the country's best workplaces.
Phase one of Greece’s first driverless metro, supported by Hitachi Rail’s digital signalling technology and advanced metro trains, was inaugurated in Thessaloniki today. The metro entered service for the first time and is expected to cut 56,000 cars from roads daily, and 77,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.
Hitachi Rail announces C$100+ million investment to upgrade its world-leading Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling technology.
Lumo and Hitachi Rail awarded ‘Gold’ for reliability at the UK most prestigious rail awards for fleet performance
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract to upgrade two major railway infrastructure projects in Thailand with European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling, delivering enhanced speed, reliability and safety.
Hitachi Rail and Hitachi Energy will combine to supply the Grid-eMotion® Flash charging system for electric buses on the Red LAM line of the city of Vicenza, Italy.
Intercity battery train completes testing in the north of England, demonstrating superior performance and cost-effectiveness compared to diesel engines. Trial confirms single battery technology can reduce fuels costs between 35%-50% and enter and leave stations in zero-emission mode. Ahead of Railway 200 celebration, this new UK rail innovation is ready to reduce cost and emissions on the railway
Hitachi Rail and SMRT have announced the completion of the Phase 1 Milestone of their Next-Generation Green Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) project at the SITCE Exhibition in Singapore.
Hitachi Rail has signed a framework agreement with Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois (CFL), for the design and delivery of digital signalling of Bettembourg and Dudelange stations on the Luxembourg railway network.
Hitachi Rail has been awarded the contract to deliver the signalling for railway integration in the city of Valencia.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore has awarded Hitachi Rail, in consortium with Strides Engineering, the comprehensive renewal of CCTV systems across the North-South and East-West Lines
